| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $221.59 | 12.125% | $248.4578 | $248.46 | $248.45 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.39 | 12.507% | $37.5661 | $37.57 | $37.55 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.80 | 9.691% | $253.1668 | $253.17 | $253.15 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.76 | 6.308% | $39.0788 | $39.08 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.68 | 5.307% | $34.4143 | $34.41 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.62 | 3.620% | $92.8642 | $92.86 | $92.85 | $92.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.29 | 12.753% | $256.2763 | $256.28 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.13 | $961.8243 | $961.83 | $961.80 | $962.00 | |